In a major development, the Modi government has formed a committee to not only monitor the situation at the India-Bangladesh border but also ensure the safety of Hindus and other religious minorities in the neighbouring country.
In a tweet on Friday (9th August), Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed, “In the wake of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Modi government has constituted a committee to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB).”
“The committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities living there,” he emphasised.
In the wake of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Modi government has constituted a committee to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB). The committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 9, 2024
The committee will be led by the ADG of Border Security Force (Eastern Command).
On Thursday (8th August), PM Modi highlighted the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh and called for their protection by the newly formed caretaker government.
“My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities,” he stated.
My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
“India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development,” PM Modi emphasised.
OpIndia has documented cases of atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamists masquerading as ‘pro-demcoracy, anti-quota and anti-government’ protestors.
